Introduction
The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office website is maintained to further the interest of administering justice with honesty and integrity, and to disseminate information relevant to our mission. In keeping with that purpose, our office has established this Terms of Use document designed to educate visitors about our terms and conditions regarding their access to and use of this website and online services. Our office strives to ensure the rule of law is upheld, to protect the public, and to promote justice for crime victims. This Terms of Use document sets forth your rights, obligations, limitations, and prohibitions regarding use of our digital properties. By accessing or using our website (https://northwesterndistrictattorney.org/) or any online services, you signify your acceptance of the terms and conditions stated herein. Please read the terms and conditions thoroughly. If you do not agree with those terms and conditions you may not use our website, the services related to or supported by it.
Website and Services of the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office
The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office is a local government agency that has served the communities of the Northwestern District since 1975 with a full-service approach to criminal justice. The website includes information on criminal prosecutions, juvenile justice, victim assistance, legal workshops, youth mentoring, community outreach, and education. The site’s intended audience includes members of the Northwestern District, victims of crime, youth and families interested in a mentor program, and members of the community who would like to learn more about the law. All programming, including digital media and additional resources are offered free of charge. The online presence is consistent with our effort to provide ease of access and transparency for our constituents and community as a whole.
Agreement to Terms
You agree to our privacy policy and you accept, without limitation or qualification, these Terms of Use, which may be changed from time to time. You agree to be bound by these Terms of Use which are a legally binding agreement between you and the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office. If you are accessing and using this website on behalf of another person or an entity, you represent and warrant that you have authority to bind such person or entity to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to any of these Terms of Use, do not access or use our website, systems or services.
Who May Use this Site and User Responsibilities
The Website is available and intended to be used within the Northwestern District. Users must be 13 years of age, or older, to utilize some of our interactive aspects. If you are under age 18, you should have a parent or legal guardian review these Terms with you so that you can both understand and agree to them. You agree to use the site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with all applicable law or regulation. You agree not to use the Site in such a manner to cause disruption or to otherwise violate any local, state or federal law.
Modifications of these Terms of Use
The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office may modify, update or otherwise change these Terms of Use at any time and without notice. All changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. You are responsible for reviewing these Terms of Use periodically and are deemed to have accepted any modifications, updates or changes if you continue to use the site after notice of such change has been posted. If required by law, or at our discretion, we will seek to provide notice of changes through a prominent notice on the website.
Please keep in mind that any information or content posted to any areas of this website may not be fully accurate; please make sure that you consult your own attorney before relying on anything contained in this website. Thank you.
Access to Websites and Services
We will use reasonable efforts to keep the website and our online services available, accessible and reliable. However, we may restrict, suspend or discontinue any part of the website and its services at any time without notice for maintenance, to correct errors, to comply with the law, or as required by circumstances beyond our control. The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office will not be liable if all or any part of the website or its services are unavailable at any time for any period. We reserve the right to withdraw or amend the service in part or in whole without notice.
Permitted Use of Materials
As required by M.G.L. c. 110 I §3 (16): 100% of all content on the website of the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, documents, and other materials, are intended solely for the informational, educational and non-commercial use by residents of the Northwestern District and others who are authorized to use or access this site. You may view, download, and print content from our web site for your personal, non-commercial use provided you do not alter the content in any way and retain all copyright and proprietary notices. Commercial or other unauthorized use of web site content is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from the Northwestern District Attorney’s office.
User Conduct
You agree not to use the website or services for any unlawful purpose or in any manner prohibited herein. Specifically, you shall not:
- Post, upload or transmit any material that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, offensive, threatening, harassing, profane, risqué, belittling, sexually explicit, racially or ethnically offensive, exploitive or hostile;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its systems or to another user’s account or computer system;
- Use an automated means (such as a robot, spider, scraper) to access the Website in a manner that sends more request messages to the Website’s servers than a human can reasonably produce in the same amount of time by using a conventional web browser;
- Interfere with, disrupt or attempt to interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website or servers;
- Damage, disable, overburden or impair the operation of the Website, any server, or the networks used to connect the Website to any server;
- Deceive other users; and/or
- Use the Website to solicit any illegal activity or commercial activity that is not expressly authorized by us.
We have the right to investigate and prosecute violations of any of the above prohibitions. Violations may result in suspension and/or termination of service on our Website and may subject you to civil and criminal liability.
User Provided Content
Certain sections of our website allow users to submit or upload content such as, but not limited to, comments, questions, or feedback, and participation in educational forums. By submitting any such content, you grant the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office an irrevocable, worldwide, perpetual, non-exclusive and royalty-free right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute and display that content, in any media. You also represent that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to the content you supply to us and that such content does not infringe upon the rights of any person or entity. The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office reserves the right to delete or otherwise edit user-supplied content at its discretion.
Intellectual Property
All materials on the Web site of the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office (the “Agency”) including without limitation text, images, graphics, logos, icons, audio, video and digital downloads are the property of the Agency or of its content suppliers and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction or distribution of any material from this website is strictly prohibited. Requests for permission to use specific materials can be sent to [email protected].
Websites and Links of Other Entities
Our site may include links to other sites or resources that are not owned or controlled by the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office. These links are provided for your convenience or information only. In no instance shall we endorse, approve nor assume liability for any information, content, privacy policies or practices of any third-party websites. Use of any third-party website is at your own risk and you are urged to read any terms of use and/or privacy policy of any third-party websites that you visit.
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office intends for its web content and services to be accurate, timely and reliable. All content and services are provided on an ‘as is’ and ‘as available’ basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error free or free of viruses or other harmful components. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. In no event shall the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, its employees, associates or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages arising out of your use of, or your inability to use, the website or its content.
Indemnification
You shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Northwestern District Attorney Office, its affiliates, employees, agents, officers and representatives from and against all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), that arise from your use of the web site, your breach of these Terms of Use or your infringement or violation of any intellectual property right or other right of any person or entity.
Privacy Policy
We know that privacy is important to you. The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office collects and uses personal information as described in its Privacy Policy, incorporated herein by reference. Please consult the Privacy Policy to learn about information the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office collects, how it uses the information it collects and your rights concerning the personal information you provide. By using our public websites, you are agreeing to the collection and the use of your information as set forth in the Privacy Policy.
Security of the Website
We make reasonable efforts to safeguard the security of information we receive regarding you and the integrity of our Web site. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining any login credentials or passwords related to your use of services accessible through and/or by means of our Web site. If you have any reason to believe there has been any unauthorized access or breach of security, you should contact us immediately at [email protected].
Website Accessibility
The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office is committed to making our website accessible to every person, including those with disabilities. We are continually working to improve our compliance with available accessibility standards and to make reasonable accommodations in order to help facilitate equal access and information via our digital assets. If you are having an issue accessing information or our site, or have suggestions on how we can best make accommodations to facilitate same, please feel free to reach out at (317) 532-9697 or [email protected].
Termination of Access
The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the website and services for any reason, including but not limited to, violation of these Terms of Use, suspected fraudulent or illegal activity, or conduct harmful to other users or to the website’s ability to provide services. Upon termination, your right to use the website immediately ceases and you must destroy any downloaded or printed materials obtained from our site.
Governing Law and Venue
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, United States of America, without regard to the conflict of law principles. Any dispute relating to these terms or the use of the Site or Materials shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Marion County, Indiana.
Severability
To the extent any provision of these Terms of Use is determined by a competent court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, then such provision shall be deemed modified to the least extent necessary to render such provision valid and enforceable and the remaining provisions herein shall remain in full force and effect.
Waiver
No waiver of any term or provision of these Terms of Use by the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or provision or any other term or provision, and any failure to assert a right or provision under these terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
Contact Us
For questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, your rights and responsibilities, or to report a violation, please contact the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office using the specifics below:
| Northwestern District Attorney’s Office | |
| Address: | 500 N Capitol Ave Ste 42, Indianapolis IN 46204 |
| Phone: | (317) 532-9697 |
| E-mail: | [email protected] |
| Hours: | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
We invite you to contact us for information, clarifications or assistance about this site or our services. You may also visit our Contact Us page for more details.
Use of Communication Services
The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office website may contain communication tools such as contact forms, email links or other interactive features aimed at enhancing contact with our office. These tools are made available for purposes of lawful, respectful interaction regarding our agency’s services and resources and community programs. You agree not to use these tools to engage in spamming, solicitation, or any sending of content deemed harassing, abusive or otherwise inappropriate. We reserve the right to monitor and limit or occasionally terminate, without notice, your access to the entirety or parts of these means of communication.
Participation in Educational & Community Activities
Residents and qualified participants can use our website to register for legal clinics, youth programs, victims’ programs, and other community projects managed by the District Attorney’s Office. By registering for and/or attending programs through our website, you are agreeing to provide accurate, current and complete information as requested by the website. The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office reserves the right to verify information, restrict someone from participating in programs or remove them from programs in cases of misrepresentation or the violation of program rules.
Reporting Abuse and Violations
If you observe any instances of abuse, misuse, or violations of these Terms of Use on this website, we urge you to report them to us without delay. Reports can be submitted via email to [email protected] or by calling (317) 532-9697. We will assess all reports and take appropriate action, which may include investigations, removal of materials, or suspension of access, all in accordance with applicable law and in the interest of public safety.
Children’s Privacy and Safety Online
The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office values the privacy and safety of children who visit our website or take part in our programming. We do not knowingly collect personal information about children under 13 without a parent’s verifiable consent. Parents and guardians should supervise their children’s online activities; we encourage them to contact us at [email protected] if they think that their child has submitted personal information to us without permission. We will investigate such reports and take appropriate corrective action.
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
If you believe that material or content residing on or accessible through this website infringes the copyright, trademark or other intellectual property rights of you or your organization, please send a notice specifying and identifying all of the following items in writing: (1) your contact information; (2) a description of the copyrighted work; (3) the location of the allegedly infringing material; (4) good faith statement; and (5) your signature. Send a notice to [email protected]. All such claims will be investigated and addressed by us promptly and infringing items may be removed or disabled, when required by law.
Legal Information Disclaimer Notice
Information contained on the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office website and material made available directly from this site is intended as general information and education only and does not constitute legal advice. Though we attempt to provide current information, anyone using this web site for legal purposes should consult with a qualified attorney. No attorney-client relationship exists between any user of this web site and the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office or its employees.
Contributions and Suggestions
We value your feedback and suggestions to help us continually improve our website and services. By submitting feedback, you give the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office permission to use your comments without restriction or compensation. Comments may be used to develop resources, programs, websites, or other services. Please submit your comments by contacting us at [email protected].
Surveys and Research
The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office may from time to time conduct voluntary surveys and/or research studies over the Internet in order to gain a better understanding of the needs of the community we serve and as a means to improve the delivery of our services. Participation by you is strictly voluntary. The responses are kept confidential in accordance with the Privacy Policy. Survey results may be aggregated and reported with other information for statistical purposes without any individual’s names being requested.
Data Collection and Cookies
Cookies & Similar Technologies: Our website may place and read cookies, web beacons and similar technologies on your computers, mobile phones and other devices to facilitate and customize your use of our website, to track how you use our website in order to help us provide relevant content and functionality to you, and to otherwise improve the content and functionality of our website. If you use our website, you are agreeing with cookies policies set forth in our Cookie Policy. Your web browser settings may give you the option to refuse cookies; however, if you choose to do so, certain features or areas of the website may not function properly.
No Endorsement of User Contribution
Any opinions, advice, statements or other information contained in user or third party posts to discussion forums and comment areas of the site are those of the respective author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office. We do not verify or guarantee the accuracy, completeness or reliability of any user-posted content. Users of this site are solely responsible for their actions and interactions and should use discretion and caution when dealing with any information provided by internet and/or website users.
Entire Agreement
The Terms of Use, along with the Privacy Policy and any other terms or disclaimers posted on the site, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office regarding your use of the site and the services. The Terms of Use supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, oral or written, between you and the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office with respect to the site.
Acknowledgement
As a condition to using the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office website, you must agree that you have read, understand and consent to be bound by these Terms of Use. Your continued use of our website indicates your current acceptance and agreement to abide by these terms, as well as your acknowledgement to use our online resources for lawful, responsible and ethical purposes.
By continuing to do so, you signify your acceptance of the revised Terms and Privacy Policy.